FastSpring

DECEMBER 19, 2023

If you’re selling video games direct-to-consumer (DTC), there’s a good chance you may be taking advantage of a “merchant of record” payment platform like Xsolla and others. When operating at the scale of a game studio, that revenue can represent a huge sum. Read more about how FastSpring supports game studios, or Sign up for a demo.

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BigCommerce

MARCH 30, 2018

Don’t even say it out loud: Subscription boxes are not dead. Heralded as the newest, greatest ecommerce strategy beginning around 2010, subscription box services like BirchBox, Trunk Club and Dollar Shave Club have not only made headlines – they’ve made billions. In 2011, subscription brands made an estimated $57,000,000.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2024

Fighting Subscription Fatigue as Consumers Shed Memberships As Prime has proven for years, getting customers into a paid membership program can pay off in spades for retailers. In fact, just as more retailers are adding subscription offerings, consumers are shedding them. So the big question is — what happens next?

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FastSpring

APRIL 17, 2024

Ready for an immersive exploration of the pressing real-world challenges confronting the gaming industry? Join us at the Marina del Rey Marriott, in Los Angeles, CA, on May 20th and 21st, for an extraordinary event dedicated to all things video gaming. FastSpring is how video game companies sell online in more places around the world.

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Out of the Park Developments quadrupled sales in South Korea — the fourth-largest video game market in the world — by localizing its benchmark game into Korean. But the Korean version of the page had a much lower conversion rate than any other language — even after releasing the localized version of the game.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 13, 2022

Convenience is the name of the game for online subscriptions. Many online consumers even seek out dozens of subscription offerings to streamline everything in their lives, from cooking to cleaning, and razors to gift giving. In this article, we'll explain why it's so beneficial to sell using a subscription model.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Subscription services really took off in 2020 thanks to a combination of lockdown driving online shopping, consumers’ desire to save money, and the innate convenience of the subscription model. The subscription phenomenon. So what does 2022 hold for the subscriptions market? billion by 2025.

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RetailWire

APRIL 18, 2024

The company, known for its subscription model without ads, is now diving into live sports, video games, and ad-supported content. Streaming company Netflix is changing up its approach.

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FastSpring

APRIL 26, 2024

This year’s themes cover the big topics in tech, including the Creator Economy, Gaming and eSports, B2B, and, of course, Artificial Intelligence. We handle every payment need from subscription management to tax collection, remittance and more so your business can go farther, faster. Schedule a demo now or at VivaTech in person!

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Ready to jump start the new year learning about the latest and greatest in the global games industry? Pocket Gamer Connects is the leading international conference series for the global games industry. From indie to AAA, we’re looking forward to meeting the vast array of leaders and professionals in the gaming industry in person!

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Essentially, that’s the beauty of subscription business models. Subscription businesses get to profit from recurring purchases, and customers benefit from long-term savings and convenience. In a recent study , Zuora found that 71% of adults across 12 countries have subscription services. What is subscription marketing?

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2023

In addition, the solution allows brand teams to quickly add clickable content hotspots to showcase immersive offerings such as in-scene videos, games, educational content, social media integrations and avatars.

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UpSellIt

MARCH 12, 2020

Subscription Box Case Study. To determine the effectiveness of a targeted incentive strategy, UpSellit ran a series of A/B tests with four of its subscription box clients. The nature of subscriptions boxes as a product may be partially responsible for this. To read the full study, you can download it for free.

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GetElastic

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Subscriptions based solutions are a great example of this in action, offering predictable revenues for the selling organisation, whilst increasing options for buyers that drives affordability and positively impacts loyalty. PYMNTS.com say “The luxury car subscription market is set to grow by 71% by 2022”. Renewal processes.

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Liveintent

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The past few months have seen a sudden surge in online subscription services – and that spells opportunity for savvy online publishers. The survey also revealed that 100% of publishers report a subscription and membership increase over the past six months. So what’s the difference between subscriptions and memberships?

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Google , 37 attorneys general maintain that Google uses illegal, anticompetitive, and/or unfair business practices that restrict competition, drive up prices, and limit choices, all of which harm consumers that purchase games and other digital goods through the Google Play store. Led by Utah Attorney General Sean D. What about Apple?

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

According to Statista , there are millions of apps available for download across each of these platforms: Yet in August, Epic Games took aim at Apple’s App Store, claiming that their commission cut was unacceptable. Yet the undertones of Epic Games’ argument is what really matters here. What’s at stake for Epic Games and Apple?

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Liveintent

JUNE 13, 2022

” We caught up with Stenberg to get his insights on the growth of email newsletters, threats of subscription fatigue, and the key to driving audience engagement. ” What do you say to those who believe subscription fatigue is bound to happen? . If that’s the resource level that you’re at, build from there.”

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Netflix is continuing to expand its business model — the streamer’s new ad-supported subscription tier is rumored to be launching as early as next month, and now the company is eyeing retail with the opening of its first multi-title store at The Grove in Los Angeles. The new Netflix pop-up store will open its doors on Oct.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It’s about getting hands-on with the tools for your craft, meeting collaborators, and inventing the next game changer. Our platform includes branded localized checkout, subscription management, and so much more. And it’s not just about meeting the engineers, CEOs, and A-list artists. Schedule a demo now or at NAMM in person!

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RetailWire

JULY 21, 2021

Netflix announced that it is looking to become a player in the video gaming category with an initial focus on mobile gaming. The video streaming subscription service is initially planning to concentrate on games that tie into some of its most popular programming.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 8, 2020

GameStop plans to expand its physical and digital video game offerings as well as enhance its retail technology infrastructure through the deal. The partnership also gives GameStop shoppers access to Xbox All Access, which provides an Xbox console and 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to players with no upfront cost.

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Kissmetrics

APRIL 13, 2021

Whether you plan to charge for downloads or use subscription services to generate income, your app will never be profitable without a monetization strategy. If you’re using a subscription-based service, you may want to build out a free version that users can test before committing. Subscriptions. 6 App Monetization Strategies.

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GetElastic

AUGUST 27, 2021

Subscriptions. The subscription model is common for all types of digital content - software, gaming, news, magazine, telco services, and streaming video and music content (Netflix, Hulu, Spotify). This model pre-dates the common use of the Internet - think pay-per-view movies and sports and arcade games.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Subscription-based businesses are awesome! While the recurring revenue part is true and awesome, retaining customers and creating a sustainable subscription-based business model can be super tricky. To determine if your pricing model is hurting or helping your subscription business, look at your price-page conversion rate.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Examples already include the virtual world Decentraland, as well as the gaming metaverses Sandbox and Roblox. Greg Consiglio is the Co-founder of Moonwalk , an NFT and Web3 platform for brands, gaming platforms, creators and communities.

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Kissmetrics

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Music can be a game-changer for creating online visual content for your brand. Other times, you need to pay a subscription fee to access some or all of the content. The subscription often opens more opportunities for use or may give you a more extensive library to choose from. More specifically, where can you get it for free?

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Kissmetrics

JANUARY 13, 2022

Gamification in marketing involves leveraging game-like elements to promote your business. Games encourage people to interact with your brand and create a real relationship. What if all you had to do was give someone a chance to spin the wheel of fortune in exchange for an email subscription? Playable Games.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Accepting the reality that “not many people care about insurance,” Alyson Griffin, Head of Marketing for State Farm, shared that the brand has embraced the “Jake from State Farm” persona, who actively engages with consumers (especially Gen Z) on TikTok and has even popped up at a Kansas City Chiefs game next to Travis Kelce’s mom. “We

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PFS

JUNE 30, 2017

Leading subscription box services such as Birchbox, Stitch Fix, and Blue Apron take this concept and run with it. So, it’s not surprising that subscription boxes and services are leading the way in millennial and luxury markets. The number of subscription services has grown exponentially, too. with convenience and exclusivity.

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FastSpring

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

How to Connect With FastSpring at WordCamp Asia 2024 Stop by our booth or connect with the team via the WordCamp Asia 2024 app to learn more about subscription management, international taxes, and how using a merchant of record can enable you to collect payments faster for your games.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Consider a family who submits a credit card into a family gaming console. The kids are then able to make some in-game purchases without the parents knowing. Prior to Chargeflow, Chen was the CEO of Babe Cosmetics, a cruelty-free beauty product and innovative subscription-based service company that he co-founded with his brother.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 4, 2021

“While consumer behavior has shifted toward online shopping, the global pandemic has changed what consumers expect from a retailer,” said Stephanie Young, President of Consumer Products, Games and Publishing at Disney in a statement. Disney had a bit of wild ride last year. Revenue declined 22% in calendar Q4, to $16.25 billion from $20.88

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ESW

JULY 6, 2023

Subscription Incentives Amazon Prime Day began as a sale to reward Amazon Prime members (and celebrate Amazon’s birthday). Amazon offers other subscription services as well including grocery and household items on subscription and automatic shipments. Subscriptions are a great way to earn automatic income.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 24, 2022

You’re building a large, loyal fan base as well as your subscription program, and you’re aggressively marketing online and social media. If your DTC brand is like Kettle & Fire, you’re probably good at marketing, and with a product that solves problems for consumers, your brand will grow strong for the first five years.

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ChannelAdvisor

JUNE 8, 2017

But unlike Amazon, where consumers pay for the privilege of free two-day delivery through Prime, there’s no subscription requirement for buyers to take advantage of Guaranteed Delivery. The post Why Guaranteed Delivery Will be a Game Changer for eBay Sellers appeared first on Channel Advisor.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 17, 2022

Using game theory and AI, he app helps sellers optimize their Amazon store by automatically and constantly repricing your products on Amazon to get you the buy box at the highest possible price to maximize profits. Game theory is employed by Seller Snap, but initially, it was invented by John Nash in the 1950s.

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